WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
May 16, 2023 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Anderson, Jessica Assistant Chief (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
Jones, Chris W. Director of Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Kercheval, Todd Consultant (Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Texas), Austin, TX
Knox, Ricky President (Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Texas), Austin, TX
Louderback, A.J. Executive Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Roberto Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San
Antonio, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Reed, Dallas Governmental Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bittner, Marc Chief Juvenile Probation Officer (Juvenile Probation in Blanco, Burnet,
Gillespie, Llano and San Saba Counties), Burnet, TX
Carter, William Chief (Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Department), Lubbock, TX
Dury, Linette B. Chief Juvenile Probation Officer (Medina County Juvenile Probation),
Hondo, TX
ON:
Serrano, Lou Deputy Executive Director for Probation (Texas Juvenile Justice
Department), Austin, TX
FOR:
Litzinger, Linda Public Policy Manager (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference Bishops), Austin, TX
Anderson, Jessica Assistant Chief (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Jones, Chris W. Director of Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Louderback, A.J. Executive Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Roberto Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San
Antonio, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Patterson, T. J. City Staff (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
May 16, 2023 8:30 AM
Reed, Dallas Governmental Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Reno, Josh Deputy for Criminal Justice (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bresnen, Steve Attorney (El Paso County), Austin, TX
Soberon, Luis Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Williams, Marcella Paige Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County District Attorney John
Creuzot), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Anderson, Jessica Assistant Chief (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Batton, David General Counsel (Harris County Deputies Organization), Houston, TX
Fuentes, Gabriella Policy Coordinator (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
Jones, Chris W. Director of Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Louderback, A.J. Executive Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Mike-Mayer, Sydney Policy Coordinator (Texas Advocacy Project), Austin, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Roberto Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San
Antonio, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Reed, Dallas Governmental Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Allison, Jim (County commissioners), TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cuellar, Guadalupe Legislative Attorney (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
Islam, Nadia Government Affairs Administrator (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Jones, Chris W. Director of Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Roberto Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San
Antonio, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Reed, Dallas Governmental Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
May 16, 2023 8:30 AM
AGAINST:
Patterson, T. J. City Staff (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Collier, Bryan Executive Director (Texas Department of Criminal Justice), Huntsville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Batton, David General Counsel (Harris County Deputies Organization), Houston, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
Jones, Chris W. Director of Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Louderback, A.J. Executive Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Mike-Mayer, Sydney Policy Coordinator (Texas Advocacy Project), Austin, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Roberto Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San
Antonio, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Reed, Dallas Governmental Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Williams, Marcella Paige Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County District Attorney John
Creuzot), Dallas, TX
FOR:
Bishop, Ann Executive Director (Texas Public Employees Association), Austin, TX
Ormsby, Jeff Executive Director (Texas Correctional Employees), Lexington, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Collier, Bryan Executive Director (Texas Department of Criminal Justice), Huntsville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
Jones, Chris W. Director of Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Roberto Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San
Antonio, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Reed, Dallas Governmental Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Reno, Josh Deputy for Criminal Justice (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
May 16, 2023 8:30 AM
FOR:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Schaffner, Russell Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chenelle, Rebekah Governmental Affairs Analyst (Dallas County Commissioners Court),
Dallas, TX
Furlow, Philip Mack District Attorney (106th Judicial District Attorney), Lames, TX
Haynes, Adam Policy Director (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
Kay, Cicely Deputy Intergovernmental Relations Officer (Travis County Commissioners
Court), Austin, TX
Louderback, A.J. Executive Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Morris, Roger Commissioner (Oldham County), Vega, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Sugg, Paul (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Traylor, Kelly Commissioner (North and East Judges and Commissioners Association),
Rusk, TX
Williams, Marcella Paige Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County District Attorney John
Creuzot), Dallas, TX
ON:
Collier, Bryan Executive Director (Texas Department of Criminal Justice), Huntsville, TX
FOR:
Litzinger, Linda Public Policy Manager (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
Jones, Chris Director of Member Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Louderback, A.J. Executive Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Roberto Director of State Affairs (San Antonio Police Officers Association),
San Antonio, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Reed, Dallas Governmental Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Sanchez, Joe Associate State Director (AARP), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Litzinger, Linda Public Policy Manager (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
May 16, 2023 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fuentes, Gabriella Policy Coordinator (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Mike-Mayer, Sydney Policy Coordinator (Texas Advocacy Project), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
Jones, Chris Director of Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas), Austin, TX
Louderback, A.J. Executive Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Roberto Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San
Antonio, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Reed, Dallas Governmental Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Wood, Justin General Counsel (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference Bishops), Austin, TX
Jones, Chris W. Director of Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda Public Policy Manager (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Roberto Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San
Antonio, TX
Tucker, Terra Director (Alliance for Safety and Justice & Crime Survivors for Safety and
Justice), Austin, TX
Williams, Marcella Paige Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County District Attorney John
Creuzot), Dallas, TX
ON:
Reno, Josh Deputy for Criminal Justice (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Bates, Georgia Associate (Giffords), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gharakhanian, Stephanie Assistant District Attorney (Travis County District Attorney's
Office), Austin, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
May 16, 2023 8:30 AM
Jones, Chris W. Director of Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Louderback, A.J. Executive Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Roberto Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San
Antonio, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Reed, Dallas Governmental Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Williams, Marcella Paige Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County District Attorney John
Creuzot), Dallas, TX
FOR:
Hebert, Deana (also providing written testimony) (Self), Pearland, TX
Stephens, Mark W. (Self), Tomball, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
Jones, Chris W. Director of Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Louderback, A.J. Executive Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Roberto Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San
Antonio, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Reed, Dallas Governmental Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Woolley, J.R. Judge (Chair, Justice of the Peace and Constables Association), Waller
County, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Sugg, Paul (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
FOR:
Woolley, J.R. Judge (Chair, Justice of the Peace and Constables Association), Waller
County, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carter, William Chief (Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Department), Lubbock, TX
Harris, Ashley B. Director of Policy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas Parent Teacher Association), Austin, TX
Kuykendall, Deanna L. Legislative Consultant (Texas Municipal Courts Association),
Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Policy Director (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
May 16, 2023 8:30 AM
Trevino, Taylor Voting Rights Outreach Coordinator (Self; Texas Civil Rights Project),
Austin, TX
Weist, Jon Legislative Officer (City of Irving), Irving, TX
ON:
Lavoie, Megan Administrative Director (Office of Court Administration), Austin, TX
Turner, Ryan Kellus Judge (Self; Texas Judicial Council Youth Diversion Workgroup and
Texas Courts Education Center), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
Jones, Chris Director of Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda Public Policy Manager (Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Louderback, A.J. Executive Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Mitchell, Bryan Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County Criminal District Attorney's
Office), Dallas, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Roberto Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San
Antonio, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Reed, Dallas Governmental Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
Jones, Chris W. Director of Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda Public Policy Manager (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Louderback, A.J. Executive Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Mitchell, Bryan Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County Criminal District Attorney's
Office), Dallas, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Roberto Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San
Antonio, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Reed, Dallas Governmental Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
Islam, Nadia Government Affairs Administrator (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Kerby, Stacy Director, Government Relations (Texas Human Legislation Network), Austin,
TX
Koebele, Steve Consultant (Texas Coalition for Animal Protection), Austin, TX
Rose, Denise Partner (Best Friends Animal Society), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
May 16, 2023 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
Jones, Chris W. Director of Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Louderback, A.J. Executive Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Roberto Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San
Antonio, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Reed, Dallas Governmental Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Chrane, Justin Assistant Chief (Texas Highway Patrol, Texas Department of Public Safety),
Austin, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Anderson, Jessica Assistant Chief (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Mitchell, Bryan Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County Criminal District Attorney's
Office), Dallas, TX
ON:
Farris, Michelle Chief (Texas Department of Public Safety), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Handler, Howard Senior Director, Office of Strategy, Policy and Government Affairs
(National Insurance Crime Bureau), Des Plaines, IL
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Jones, Chris W. Director of Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas Parent Teacher Association), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Bryan Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County Criminal District Attorney's
Office), Dallas, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Roberto Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San
Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Harris, Ashley B. Director of Policy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Bryan Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County Criminal District Attorney's
Office), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
May 16, 2023 8:30 AM
Rose, Lauren Policy Director (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
ON:
Serrano, Lou Deputy Executive Director for Probation (Texas Juvenile Justice
Department), Austin, TX